Program Overview

International Year One in Business Management with Marketing

This International Year One pathway will give you a strong grounding in key themes of business management, with an additional focus on marketing. Over two semesters, you'll develop marketing fundamentals, learn about human behaviour in business, and explore innovative corporate strategies. The programme will also further develop your English language, independent study, and computing skills through our insightful modules.

Once you have successfully completed your International Foundation Year and achieved the required progression grades, you will be well-equipped to start your undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds.

Leading to: Business Management with Marketing BA (Hons)

You’ll study your Business Management with Marketing degree at the world-renowned Leeds University Business School. Accredited by the leading professional marketing body, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this course combines strategic business management with a specialisation in marketing. You'll have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders at guest lectures and events, giving you valuable insights into career paths in marketing and other management functions.

You’ll cover the core concepts and techniques of both management and marketing, such as decision-making, marketing strategy, consumer behaviour and advertising, and understand the wider context of business.

You’ll also gain a solid foundation in important business functions such as accounting and supply chain management.

Diverse optional modules will allow you to focus on topics ranging from digital information management to innovation and technology and management consulting.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop the analytical, leadership, presentation and transferable skills required by the business world.